Mattel Unites Iconic Brands in First-Ever Mobile Crossover
Mattel, Inc. has announced that it has partnered with Uken Games, an independent game studio based in Canada, known for building games that captivate millions of players worldwide, to develop Mattel™ Match: Toybox Unlocked, a free-to-play match game that brings together all of Mattel’s iconic brands in a brand-new digital experience. Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked marks the first-ever IP crossover mobile game for Mattel, furthering the company’s continuous efforts to delight fans with fun, innovative ways to enjoy their iconic brands.
Developed as part of Mattel’s 80th anniversary campaign, the game features Barbie™, Hot Wheels™, Fisher-Price™, UNO™, Thomas & Friends™, Masters of the Universe™, and even more Mattel brands. Players will journey through uniquely themed levels in a puzzle adventure, matching characters, toys and items from across Mattel’s portfolio and digging through a jumbled toybox to find trios before time runs out. As users advance, new and familiar items are revealed, unlocking additional layers of Mattel’s toy universe, brought to life through vibrant animations.
“For the first time ever, Mattel is uniting its beloved brands in a single mobile game with Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked, offering fans an exciting, new way to engage with the characters and stories they love,” said Erika Winterholler, Head of Business Development, Digital Gaming at Mattel. “Our team has really enjoyed working with Uken Games to imagine and create this unique, interconnected world on mobile and can’t wait to have it join our growing portfolio of digital entertainment titles.”
“Uken is delighted to partner with Mattel on this iconic mobile match game that seamlessly brings together your favorite Mattel brands with this unique & challenging gameplay style” said Chris Ye, Co-CEO of Uken Games. “I cannot wait to see players filling up their digital toy boxes with their favorite Barbie, Hot Wheels, and UNO toys among the many others the game will feature.”
As Mattel celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, the company is honoring its eight decades of inspiring play, creativity, and imagination by continuing to embrace the future of play in the digital age. Mattel is expanding its legacy and bringing its legendary brands to life in new, interactive ways with strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives.
Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked is currently soft launching in the Philippines and Canada, with additional regions rolling out ahead of its official launch later this year.
